National Shooter Yusuf Dikeç Becomes R&D Consultant in the Defense Industry
National athlete Yusuf Dikeç, known for his success at Paris 2024, has started a new role in the defense industry and weapon technologies sector by signing an agreement with Derya Arms.
National shooter Yusuf Dikeç, who gained worldwide fame with his performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has signed with domestic manufacturer Derya Arms as an R&D consultant to transfer his over 25 years of experience to the defense industry and weapon technologies.
From Olympic Success to a New Career Step
Yusuf Dikeç, who sparked widespread attention with his relaxed demeanor and equipment-free shooting style at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is carrying his accumulated knowledge in his sports career into a different sector.
R&D Cooperation Started with Derya Arms
National shooter Yusuf Dikeç has started working as an R&D consultant with domestic manufacturer Derya Arms to transfer his over 25 years of experience to the defense industry and weapon technologies.
Will Take Part in Developing New Generation Weapons
Within the scope of the agreement, Yusuf Dikeç will actively undertake roles in the development processes of new generation competition and defense weapons.
Domestic Anti-Drone Rifle Project Being Developed
Among the projects carried out within the framework of the cooperation is a domestic anti-drone rifle that features both manual and vehicle-mounted usage capabilities.
Field Experience Combines with Engineering
Dikeç aims to transfer his sports shooting and field experience into R&D studies, combining this expertise with engineering projects.
Carrying Turkish Manufacturing to the International Arena
Yusuf Dikeç emphasizes the importance of evaluating equipment developed with domestic resources in international competitions and of Turkish athletes achieving success with this equipment.